Tennis Elbow

4. further manual examinations for differential diagnostics Manual therapeutic examination of the elbow joint for movement restrictions. This can be indirectly caused by the sparing, but can also be directly partly responsible for the inflammation of the extensor tendons at the elbow. Manual examination of the shoulder and wrist. Manual examination of the cervical spine … 4. further manual examinations for differential diagnostics | PhysiotherapyKrankengymnastics for tennis elbow

Stage 2 The patient has pain at rest and during movement, the pain hinders him in everyday life and in the exercise of his profession. In this stage, passive and active physiotherapy measures are used. The pain becomes significantly stronger, continues before, during and after exertion, and only disappears when the patient is completely relaxed. … Stage 2 | PhysiotherapyKrankengymnastics for tennis elbow

Transverse friction and myofascial soft tissue techniques In the transverse friction massage according to Cyriax, the tendons of the affected elbow extensor muscles are massaged across the tendon under intermittent pressure and tension. In addition, a cold therapy (cryotherapy) can be applied to stimulate blood circulation and inhibit inflammation. Prerequisite for this therapy is a … Transverse friction and myofascial soft tissue techniques | PhysiotherapyKrankengymnastics for tennis elbow

Manual therapy: lateral sliding: Lateral gliding is a technique from manual therapy, in which the physiotherapist, with the upper arm fixed, allows the forearm to glide carefully outwards against the humerus. In the meantime, the patient opens and closes his fist several times. This technique should be used if the patient responds positively to a … Manual therapy: lateral sliding: | PhysiotherapyKrankengymnastics for tennis elbow

Stage 4 There is permanent, severe, sometimes stabbing pain, often at night, possibly irreversible (irreversible) tendon damage, in the worst case the extensor tendon can tear. In stage 3 and 4 of tennis elbow, conservative therapy is only of limited use, possibly surgery is indicated. The transitions between the individual stages are fluid. The overall … Stage 4 | PhysiotherapyKrankengymnastics for tennis elbow